eball Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 5 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Couple updates: -Sam Martin has a grade 2 hamstring strain. He was shot up at halftime of the Steelers game just to be able to execute his punts in the 2nd half, but that is a temporary solution before the swelling sets in. Unlikely he will be available on Sunday. -Spector may have what's called a "transverse process fracture" in his back (someone more medically educated than me can maybe explain what this is) which is just a pain management issue. The transverse process is the “wing” on the edge of the spine…it is rarely a surgical injury and I agree, it’s a matter of pain management. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 minute ago, The Jokeman said: He signed a futures contract when their season ended. https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-seven-players-to-future-contracts-x3311 So this is an interesting situation. A "futures" contract does not take effect until the first day of the following league year. That's relevant because it doesn't count against the current year cap or 53 man roster limit. But, unlike a practice squad contract, players who have signed a "futures" contract can not negotiate with other teams. https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-futures-contract-everything-you-need-to-know/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoffs? Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 12 minutes ago, Xwnyer said: No it wasn’t x rays were negative I love being wrong!!! the replay looked nasty… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 13 minutes ago, Xwnyer said: No it wasn’t x rays were negative Why do people exaggerate and make stuff up i. Sure it hurt a lot worse being that cold but I didn’t see anything “bad” on the fall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 8 minutes ago, Beck Water said: So what are our options for a punter? Matt Haack is the only option that comes to mind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoffs? Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 minute ago, Drew21PA said: Why do people exaggerate and make stuff up i. Sure it hurt a lot worse being that cold but I didn’t see anything “bad” on the fall I saw one angle of the replay and it looked nasty. And the look on his face, and the way he rode out of the stadium… just didn’t seem good. So glad it’s not catastrophic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 15 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Couple updates: -Sam Martin has a grade 2 hamstring strain. He was shot up at halftime of the Steelers game just to be able to execute his punts in the 2nd half, but that is a temporary solution before the swelling sets in. Unlikely he will be available on Sunday. -Spector may have what's called a "transverse process fracture" in his back (someone more medically educated than me can maybe explain what this is) which is just a pain management issue. I had heard it was not a high ankle sprain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 23 hours ago, Playoffs? said: His leg was snapped in half. Yep it was completely severed but they put it back together in the locker room. He's good now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) 21 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Couple updates: -Sam Martin has a grade 2 hamstring strain. He was shot up at halftime of the Steelers game just to be able to execute his punts in the 2nd half, but that is a temporary solution before the swelling sets in. Unlikely he will be available on Sunday. -Spector may have what's called a "transverse process fracture" in his back (someone more medically educated than me can maybe explain what this is) which is just a pain management issue. "A transverse process fracture is typically the result of a high-impact collision, such as a contact sports injury or motor vehicle accident, but it can also be caused by trauma such as a gunshot wound or a fall from a high altitude. Often, individuals will anticipate the trauma (they see the head-on collision coming, know they are falling off a horse, etc.) and brace for impact. By doing so, they increase their chances of having a TPF, because the spine twists out of alignment just before the traumatic force occurs. Those muscles and ligaments attached to the processes may be constricted by the bracing and cause the bony end of the transverse process to snap off" Any chance they would right a wrong by giving Araiza his ticket back into the NFL? Edited January 16 by Big Turk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HappyDays Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 8 minutes ago, boyst said: I had heard it was not a high ankle sprain Bernard? That's possible, my source wasn't sure, he was speculating high ankle based on what he'd head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Cheney Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 18 minutes ago, Beck Water said: So what are our options for a punter? One of the Matts. Haack or Araiza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubie54 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 6 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: Yep it was completely severed but they put it back together in the locker room. He's good now. We have a league leading medical staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventeen Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 The Punt God ... who else ? 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Cheney Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 minute ago, Seventeen said: The Punt God ... who else ? I know that it's controversial, but if he's stayed in football shape and has been practicing as any free agent would, I would genuinely bring him in for a tryout with one or two guys who are also available. I don't want this team to leave any stone unturned this close to a championship. Dudes involved in far worse situations have been given second chances. If he's the best and he wants to be here, he should be. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 26 minutes ago, Beck Water said: So what are our options for a punter? Araiza 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 28 minutes ago, Beck Water said: So what are our options for a punter? I got Pat O’Donnell on the short list, bet used to very cold weather. I would be surprised if Araiza is the move, but I’d be good with it. Haack has proven he isn’t very good in the cold. Probably not the right move in my opinion, but maybe his holding helps Bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Punt God or Rugby player who can play LB and Punter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 18 minutes ago, Dick_Cheney said: I know that it's controversial, but if he's stayed in football shape and has been practicing as any free agent would, I would genuinely bring him in for a tryout with one or two guys who are also available. I don't want this team to leave any stone unturned this close to a championship. Dudes involved in far worse situations have been given second chances. If he's the best and he wants to be here, he should be. Wondering if McD/Beane feel it would cause too much controversy and distractions for players ahead of the game.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 If Brian Moorman had played for Carolina not Dallass he would be on reserves list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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